Assistant Attorney General

Full-time

No

## Assistant Attorney General - Employment

The State of Utah is currently looking to fill an Assistant Attorney General - Employment position in their Litigation Division. This position requires a and current membership of the Utah State Bar. The successful applicant will have excellent written and oral advocacy skills and the experience and ability to independently take over an existing caseload.

**Position Summary:**
The Assistant Attorney General - Employment will provide legal counsel and representation to government entities and their employees in civil litigation involving employment disputes and related civil rights matters in state courts, federal courts, and administrative tribunals. The position will also provide legal advice to client agencies. Preference may be given to applicants with experience with Title VII, Title IX, ADA, ADEA, and with representing government entities and their employees in employment matters and in civil litigation.

**Job Responsibilities:**
- Prepare cases for trial by conducting legal research and gathering evidence
- Conduct trial by preparing all pretrial documents (motions in limine, jury instructions, etc.), making opening statement, conducting direct and cross-examinations, making closing argument
- Provide consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate advice to client agencies
- Determine discovery needs, conduct depositions, complete written discovery; participate in strategy sessions to prepare case for trial, determine evidence to use and how to present
- Write/draft motions, court briefs, correspondence, and reports
- Represent the State, client agencies, school districts, universities and colleges, and charter schools in lawsuits and administrative proceedings
- May be required to travel to various locations and stay overnight

**Qualifications:**
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- Current membership in the Utah State Bar
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to independently take over an existing caseload
- Knowledge of legal processes and procedures
- Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Understand and apply case law and statutory law
- Use logic to identify and analyze underlying principles, reasons, and facts to draw correct conclusions
- Perform legal research using appropriate techniques and systems
- Make decisions or solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
- Conduct settlement negotiations and arrive to arrive at suitable terms when appropriate and advisable
- Relate to people in sensitive, tactful and professional manner
- Provide consultation and expert advice in team settings
- Knowledge of Rules of Evidence
- Knowledge of principles of judicial and administrative law
- Knowledge of electronic document preparation and electronic document management and work systems (including MS Office, Adobe, other)

**Salary:**
Depends on Qualifications

**Location:**
160 E 300 S Salt Lake City UT

**Recruiter:**
Ally Aldrich -

**EEO Statement:**
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.

**Application Process:**
Applications may be filed online at: . A conditional offer of employment will be made pending a satisfactory completion of a background investigation. Must be able to travel as required. Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA 53-3-202(1)(a).

**Assistant Attorney General - Employment**

The State of Utah is currently seeking an experienced attorney to fill the position of Assistant Attorney General - Employment in their Litigation Division. The successful applicant will have excellent written and oral advocacy skills and the experience and ability to independently take over an existing caseload.

**Job Responsibilities:**
- Prepare cases for trial by conducting legal research and gathering evidence
- Conduct trial by preparing all pretrial documents (motions in limine, jury instructions, etc.), making opening statement, conducting direct and cross-examinations, making closing argument
- Provide consultation, make recommendations, give appropriate advice to client agencies
- Determine discovery needs, conduct depositions, complete written discovery; participate in strategy sessions to prepare case for trial, determine evidence to use and how to present
- Write/draft motions, court briefs, correspondence, and reports
- Represent the State, client agencies, school districts, universities and colleges, and charter schools in lawsuits and administrative proceedings
- May be required to travel to various locations and stay overnight

**Qualifications:**
-
- Current membership in the Utah State Bar
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to independently take over an existing caseload
- Knowledge of legal processes and procedures
- Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Understand and apply case law and statutory law
- Use logic to identify and analyze underlying principles, reasons, and facts to draw correct conclusions
- Perform legal research using appropriate techniques and systems
- Make decisions or solve problems using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
- Conduct settlement negotiations and arrive to arrive at suitable

Full benefits package

Legal research, written and oral advocacy, understanding of laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, legal processes, case law and statutory law, logic, decision making, problem solving, negotiation, consultation, advising, writing, drafting, evidence collection, presenting evidence, knowledge of Rules of Evidence, knowledge of principles of judicial and administrative law, knowledge of electronic document preparation and electronic document management

Juris Doctorate

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Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate

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